Dept. of Public Instruction: Five educators selected as 2026 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year
Honorees recognized for dedication to students, colleagues, and community MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, in partnership with The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation, is proud to announce the five educators selected as 2026 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year. These
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority: Rob Stafslien honored for excellence in mortgage banking
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association recognized Robert Stafslien as Mortgage Banker of the Year. As WHEDA’s Director of Single Family, Stafslien is a steadfast advocate for homeownership.
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Launches new and accessible website
MADISON—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, WisVets.com. The overhaul is aimed at providing veterans and their families with an improved digital experience to connect them with all Wisconsin veteran
Employment Resources, Inc.: Wisconsin disability employment advocate responds to potential Medicaid cuts under federal consideration
MADISON, WI — May 14, 2025 — Employment Resources, Inc. (ERI), a leading Wisconsin organization supporting employment for people with disabilities, is raising concerns about a proposal under consideration by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee to cut at
Weekly Dem radio address: Gov. Evers urged continued investments to bolster the state’s workforce
Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. I declared 2024 the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin because I want addressing the workforce challenges that plagued our state for generations to be a top priority. And the results speak for
U.S. Sens. Baldwin, Moody, Welch: Introduce bipartisan bill to give tax relief to victims of fraud, scams, theft, and disasters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ashley Moody (R-FL), and Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced legislation to give relief to those who have been victims of fraud, scams, thefts, accidents, and other personal casualty losses. The Tax Relief for Victims
Dept. of Natural Resources: Offering funding to promote safe ATV/UTV operation
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging organizations that recruit and train all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) safety instructors and volunteer trail ambassadors to apply for funding to support their programs. Organizations are
Survival Coalition: Concerned by proposed Federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
Yesterday’s vote by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee would make the biggest cut in Medicaid history, cutting at least $715 B in federal spending from Medicaid that will have a significant impact on Wisconsin’s disability community. The Survival Coalition of
Dept. of Health Services: Campaign increases awareness of Wisconsin’s aging and disability resource centers
This Aging and Disability Resource Month and Older Americans Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is highlighting a statewide campaign to increase awareness of and improve access to ADRCs (aging and disability resource centers) and Tribal partner agencies.
Dept. of Natural Resources: 2025 spring hearing statewide results now available
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2025 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available. Just over 9,000 people responded to the 2025 Spring Hearing questionnaire either in person on April 14 or online from April 14
U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Votes to advance Agriculture Committee reconciliation bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass the House Agriculture Committee’s budget reconciliation bill: “Transparency, sustainability, accountability: these are the three things this bill delivers for the American people. Every SNAP
Wisconsin Early Childhood Action Needed: Child care providers remain at state capitol today demanding funding for wages in state budget
Madison, Wis. – Child care providers, educators, parents, and community members from across the state will remain at the state Capitol today as they continue the “State Without Child Care” rally to demand the restoration of the $480 million in
Dept. of Justice: Milwaukee man charged with first degree reckless homicide in connection with overdose death
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the Delafield Police Department announced that Terrion D. Walker, 31, of Milwaukee, Wis., was charged with one count of first-degree reckless homicide for his connection with
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Presses RFK, Jr. on MPS lead crisis, Head Start closures at Senate hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, at a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Hearing, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) pressed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on mass layoffs at the agency that are impacting Wisconsin families, including
Wisconsin Medicaid Coalition: Proposed changes to Medicaid would impact Wisconsin
The Energy and Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives just concluded its markup of their portion of the federal budget reconciliation bill. The bill as it currently stands would cut $715 billion from the Medicaid program over the
Rep. Billings: Statement on Hmong heritage Capitol display
Madison – Yesterday, Representative Billings worked with the Wisconsin Historical Society to feature a display of select items from the historical society’s Hmong Heritage exhibit in the Capitol Rotunda. This display commemorated 50 years of Hmong people in Wisconsin. Representative
Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition: Labor leaders, Tribal members and Wisconsin contractor push for Line 5 relocation project during U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hearing
Madison, Wis – During Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hearing on the Line 5 relocation project, several Wisconsin labor leaders, tribal members and representatives from Wisconsin-based Michels corporation pushed for approval of the Enbridge Line 5 relocation
Rep. Cruz: Small, significant agreement – but urgent needs remain unmet
Madison – Child care providers, parents, and advocates from across Wisconsin gathered at the Capitol ahead of yesterday’s Assembly session, sounding the alarm on the urgent crisis facing early childhood education. Speakers from child care centers detailed the consequences of Republican
Dept. of Revenue: Collections, April FY2025
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WisDems: ICYMI: “How Medicaid cuts will impact heartland states”
MADISON, Wis. — A new article from Heartland Signal on Tuesday highlighted the crisis Wisconsinites could face if the Trump Administration and Republicans make devastating cuts to Medicaid. Tens of thousands of Wisconsinites could lose their health care coverage, putting vulnerable individuals at risk.